It\u2019s obviously not the fight that Benavidez has been pushing for against Canelo Alvarez, but there\u2019s no interest on the superstar Alvarez\u2019s part in fighting him. As such, Beterbiev is the next best fighter Benavidez can take.<\/p>\n
Bivol vacates WBC title, avoids Benavidez<\/p>\n
He\u2019s already sparred Bivol and dominated him. In that sparring session, Benavidez saw that his style was all wrong for Bivol. Hence, it\u2019s not a shock that Dmitry chose to recently vacate his WBC title rather than defend it against Benavidez when he was his mandatory.<\/p>\n
Why Beterbiev is the real test<\/p>\n
The real tough fight for Benavidez is against Beterbiev because he\u2019s got the power, inside punching ability, and non-stop attacking pressure style to give him problems.<\/p>\n
\u201cFirst things first, I\u2019m going to take care of this fight, and I\u2019m going to look great in this fight,\u201d said Benavidez about his clash against Anthony Yarde. \u201cIf they offer me Artur Beterbiev, then that\u2019s what I\u2019m going to do. I\u2019m going to take every opportunity I can get.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo prove your greatness, the greater fighters have to take tougher fights to prove themselves. I\u2019m going to be 29 next year. I have confidence in myself and my abilities. If that\u2019s what it\u2019s going to be, then I\u2019m 100% ready for that,\u201d said Benavidez about a fight against Artur Beterbiev.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe money won\u2019t be as good, but once I beat Artur Beterbiev, there\u2019s no doubt in anybody\u2019s mind that I\u2019m the best 175-pounder,\u201d said Benavidez. \u201cThe only fighter I\u2019d have to face is Bivol, and I\u2019d go up there and beat Bivol, too. This is everything I\u2019ve asked for.\u201d<\/p>\n
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